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- SEATS
- Problem
- Daimler Trucks North America LLC (DTNA) is recalling certain 2014-2018 Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX and Saf-T-Liner C2 school buses. A reinforcement bracket may be missing from the seats that have 3-point seat belts.
- Risk
- Without the reinforcement bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, increasing the risk of injury in a crash.
- Remedy
- DTNA will notify owners, and dealers will inspect the seats, installing any missing reinforcement brackets, free of charge. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017. The recall began on March 15, 2018. Owners may contact DTNA customer service at 1-800-547-0712. DTNA's number for this recall is FL-747.
- Notes
- Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.
What this recall means for you
Some school buses have seats that may be missing a reinforcement bracket. This is a problem in seats equipped with 3-point seat belts. Without the bracket, the seat may not be adequately secured, which increases the risk of injury in a crash.
The repair is free. Dealers will inspect the seats and install any missing reinforcement brackets at no cost to the owner. Owners who have not yet received a notice can contact Daimler Trucks North America customer service at 1-800-547-0712 and reference recall FL-747. An interim notice was mailed to owners on November 7, 2017, and the recall began on March 15, 2018.
If you operate or own one of these buses, contact an authorized dealer to schedule the inspection, and check your vehicle identification number (VIN) for any open recalls.
Check whether this recall is open on your vehicle
Official recall notice
Affected vehicles
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner C2 | 20142015201620172018 |
|---|---|
| Thomas Built Buses Saf-T-Liner HDX | 20142015201620172018 |